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While work on the Treasure Valley Reload Center has stalled again, county officials are turning their attention to the idea of now building an industrial park.

In the early going, the county wants to act as land developers. No one at the courthouse is talking costs yet but estimates three years ago said the county somehow had to come up with $15 million to turn dirt into industry. Reporter Pat Caldwell has the story.

And in Salem, work in the Oregon Senate stopped in its tracks. Republicans denied the body a quorum to work. Among those in the latest walkout is state Sen. Lynn Findley, a Republican from Vale. The Legislature has to wrap up its work by the end of June.

Here’s the latest roundup of stories from your news team at the Enterprise.

Report: County needs more money and a refined plan for Arcadia Industrial Park proposal
A report crafted by a Portland engineering firm detailed more work needs to be done by the county regarding a final plan for its ambitious Arcadia Industrial Park plan.
Report: County needs more money and a refined plan for Arcadia Industrial Park proposal
A report crafted by a Portland engineering firm detailed more work needs to be done by the county regarding a final plan for its ambitious Arcadia Industrial Park plan.
Valley Family Health Care’s newest clinic expands service options for Malheur County
Valley Family Health Care held an open house Friday, April 28, for its newest clinic at the corner of Fortner Street and Northwest 8th Avenue.
Valley Family Health Care’s newest clinic expands service options for Malheur County
Valley Family Health Care held an open house Friday, April 28, for its newest clinic at the corner of Fortner Street and Northwest 8th Avenue.
Vale to get one of largest subdivisions in recent history with room for 62 homes
One of the largest housing projects in recent Vale memory is set to begin soon. The 62-lot development is called Wildwood Estates and is just off 15th Street.
Vale to get one of largest subdivisions in recent history with room for 62 homes
One of the largest housing projects in recent Vale memory is set to begin soon. The 62-lot development is called Wildwood Estates and is just off 15th Street.
Array of vandal attacks damage renovated Beck-Kiwanis Park bathrooms
The city recently reopened the bathrooms at Beck-Kiwanis Park after a three-year hiatus. Yet in the 20 days since the renovated bathrooms were open vandals have struck four times.
Array of vandal attacks damage renovated Beck-Kiwanis Park bathrooms
The city recently reopened the bathrooms at Beck-Kiwanis Park after a three-year hiatus. Yet in the 20 days since the renovated bathrooms were open vandals have struck four times.
Meeting in Ontario, legislators asked to fund rural projects and services
The Oregon Legislature’s influential Joint Ways and Means Committee heard more than 60 pitches for state funding for various issues – from water lines to wolves – Friday, April 28,…
Meeting in Ontario, legislators asked to fund rural projects and services
The Oregon Legislature’s influential Joint Ways and Means Committee heard more than 60 pitches for state funding for various issues – from water lines to wolves – Friday, April 28,…
Vale boys take the title at Wayne Invitational track meet
The Vale boys track team nabbed the top spot at the Wayne Invitational track meet Friday, April 28, in Vale. Upwards of a dozen schools competed at the annual meet.…
Vale boys take the title at Wayne Invitational track meet
The Vale boys track team nabbed the top spot at the Wayne Invitational track meet Friday, April 28, in Vale. Upwards of a dozen schools competed at the annual meet.…
Sports scoreboard
The latest results and scores from area high school sports teams from the past week.
Sports scoreboard
The latest results and scores from area high school sports teams from the past week.

STATE NEWS

Fall of a rising star: Secretary of State Shemia Fagan resigns over outside job
Shemia Fagan has weathered other storms and was widely expected to run for governor or Congress, but moonlighting proved too much. A look at her political career – and how…
Fall of a rising star: Secretary of State Shemia Fagan resigns over outside job
Shemia Fagan has weathered other storms and was widely expected to run for governor or Congress, but moonlighting proved too much. A look at her political career – and how…

Ruby is looking for a new home. Meantime, she’s hanging out at the shelter in Ontario operated by the Ontario Feral Cat Project.

CATS: Time for a new home…

Ruby is a gorgeous 8-year-old tortoiseshell cat. She has been with us for almost a year. She came to us after her mom suddenly passed away. She is a very special kitty with so much to share. She is sweet, loving and playful. 

She is spayed and tested negative for FeLV & FIV. She is an indoor cat only for their safety. No declawing is allowed.

Come meet her on Saturday to see if you have found your newest family member.

SATURDAY ADOPTION EVENT: Every Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Constance McCullough House, 84 N.W. 2nd St. in Ontario.

–Information provided by the Ontario Feral Cat Project.

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